The Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K starts at 9:00 AM on November 26, 2026, in Charleston, South Carolina, giving you time to arrive the night before or early morning. The race takes place at Marion Square on Meeting Street and covers the standard 5K distance. Entry fees range from $10 to $60 depending on registration timing and options. If travel plans fall through, a virtual participation option lets you complete the 5K on your own schedule. Charleston's downtown location near Marion Square puts you close to the city's hotel options and post-race dining, making logistics straightforward for a holiday-weekend race trip.
From the Race Organizer
THE 49TH ANNUAL TURKEY DAY RUN AND GOBBLE WOBBLE Join us on November 26, 2026 to burn off your Thanksgiving calories before you've even consumed 'em! The Turkey Day Run’s mission is to raise money for local charities. The Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble is a premiere charity event that has a direct and meaningful impact in the lives of families throughout the Charleston metropolitan area. A family tradition for 49 years, The Turkey Day Race brings together the community in a safe and family fun atmosphere. The event welcomes all people to participate as an athlete, volunteer, or spectator. The Charleston Turkey Day Run is the 3rd largest Thanksgiving day 5k in the US! Registration will remain open until the event sells out. Register early to secure your spot! NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICKUP. Please be sure to pickup your packet at the Expo the day before the race in Marion Square from 9am to 6pm. You may have someone else pickup your packet for you. You may also select to have your packet mailed to you for an additional $15. You must select this option during the registration process before November 1st. Strollers are allowed! You must register for the Walkers with Strollers corral (orange). Sign up for this category during the registration process if you plan to walk with a stroller or pull behind wagon. This is the last corral in the start line. For the safety of all of our participants this will be enforced and a volunteer or officer will ask you to move back if you do enter a different corral. RACE EXPO AND PACKET PICKUP **Race Shirt NOT guaranteed for Late Registration** The Race Expo will be Wednesday, November 25th from 9am – 6pm. Packet pick-up is at the tent on the Northeast side of Marion Square, (337 Meeting St.). Be sure to visit our sponsors in the vendor village. All vendors will be offering discounts on merchandise, giveaways, swag items, raffles, samples and much more! RACE DAY SCHEDULE 7:00am – 8:30am – participants begin to lineup in designated corrals 8:30am - All participants must be in their designated color coded corral within the startline. (Signage will be placed throughout the startline to designate each corral.) 8:50am - National Anthem sung by the School of the Arts. 9:00am – 5K Run & Walk wave start begins 9:15am – 11:00am – Post Race Celebration Begins 10:30am – Kids Fun Run Awards to follow Kids Run
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for November 26.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Charleston, SC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K 2026 — Charleston, SC?
Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K 2026 — Charleston, SC takes place on November 26, 2026. The race is held in Charleston, South Carolina.
Where is Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K 2026 — Charleston, SC held?
Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K 2026 — Charleston, SC is held at Marion Square, Meeting Street in Charleston, South Carolina.
Where can I find hotels near Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K 2026 — Charleston, SC?
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